Social networking is the hottest thing in job hunting today. LinkedIn.com, a site that “links” working professionals, has recently raised $53 million from investors, bumping its value to an estimated $1 billion. The site currently has 23 million members and is adding 1.2 million every month.

LinkedIn is a free way to put your resume before thousands of potential employers. Although I am not looking for a new career, I have been contacted by five companies so far this year.

The company has recently added new modules that allow you to see who has looked at your profile, join groups, ask questions to a large audience, and view job postings.

Join today!

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